I love it when authors have eclectic interests that give you a deep dive into realms you would not normally access (Anthony Doerr does this well). In his bibliography, Hill admitted that he went down several rabbit holes. They were intriguing and I learned a lot about prairies, algorithms, and psychology. However, I think these detracted from plot and character development.
Christopher! I didn't see this post until later, after the party. On my way to the party, I stopped at Elliott Bay and treated myself to...the same book of essays! I usually get several of the "Best of" series each year. Of course, with Gornick as the editor, I'm especially interested in what she selects. Not 10 feet away from you (thanks again for the light), I read the essay "Revelation at the Food Bank".
No way!! I read that same essay today. After what Gornick said about it in her introduction, I decided to read that one first. And it took me the whole party. What a wild coincidence; not only did we read the same book, but the same essay inside it.
Lesley Hazleton’s illuminating book on the Sunni-Shia split, After the Prophet. Very readable; clarifies much i have known about but not truly understood.
Damon Krukowski, The New Analog. Love to read a maker and connoisseur of music making a philosophical case for rewinding the technology of music reproduction.
I just finished Wellness by Nathan Hill. I have many thoughts about it.
Do tell.
I love it when authors have eclectic interests that give you a deep dive into realms you would not normally access (Anthony Doerr does this well). In his bibliography, Hill admitted that he went down several rabbit holes. They were intriguing and I learned a lot about prairies, algorithms, and psychology. However, I think these detracted from plot and character development.
My wife is reading “Bury Your Dead” by Louise Penny and I am reading “The Midnight Library” by Matthew Haig.
Christopher! I didn't see this post until later, after the party. On my way to the party, I stopped at Elliott Bay and treated myself to...the same book of essays! I usually get several of the "Best of" series each year. Of course, with Gornick as the editor, I'm especially interested in what she selects. Not 10 feet away from you (thanks again for the light), I read the essay "Revelation at the Food Bank".
No way!! I read that same essay today. After what Gornick said about it in her introduction, I decided to read that one first. And it took me the whole party. What a wild coincidence; not only did we read the same book, but the same essay inside it.
Marcus Aurelius Meditations. How perfect!
How fabulous. I’ve always meant to read that.
Lesley Hazleton’s illuminating book on the Sunni-Shia split, After the Prophet. Very readable; clarifies much i have known about but not truly understood.
Ah, fantastic!
I'm reading "The Bee Sting" and really enjoying it! Happy New Year, Chris! I'm looking forward to "Middlemarch."
Damon Krukowski, The New Analog. Love to read a maker and connoisseur of music making a philosophical case for rewinding the technology of music reproduction.